Senior System Software Engineer - CPU SoC Boot Firmware

at Nvidia

USD 152,000-287,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA is looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and technologically savvy engineers to join the Chips System Software team. The team architects and develops boot firmware for flagship CPUs used in high-compute platforms for automotive, datacenter, and other critical applications.

Responsibilities

Build robust features for core boot firmware based on protective and security guidelines.
Define, decompose, and verify functional and safety requirements and architecture.
Perform failure analysis, including FMEA and DFA, on bootloader functionality and architecture.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop software solutions.
Validate and verify features on pre-silicon simulation platforms before tapeout.
Perform silicon verification, feature development, post-silicon support, and productization.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in embedded software development, particularly ARM technologies and programming; bare-metal experience is a plus.
Strong proficiency in C and Python programming and debugging.
Detailed and extensive experience with Linux kernel software.
Experience with embedded software development and verification processes; bootloader experience is a plus.
Understanding of operating systems, kernel programming, hardware architecture, and automotive functional safety and security standards as applied to semiconductor projects.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and planning skills.
Desire to continuously improve processes and tools using AI tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI tools such as Codex and creating agentic AI tools.
Experience creating and continuously refining skills.
Passion for building new technologies and out-of-the-box thinking.
Ability to articulate thoughts succinctly.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. The base salary is determined by location, experience, and compensation for similar positions. Applications will be accepted at least until August 4, 2026. NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.